Lee Gyu-lee is a business writer at The Korea Times, focusing primarily on IT & telecommunications, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA. Prior to this, she has covered a wide range of cultural news, from film, television and K-pop to lifestyle and fashion.
Big Hit's TXT signs with world's top label, Republic Records
K-pop rookie boy band Tomorrow X Together signed a deal with Republic Records on March 7. The band debuted on March 4. Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment
By Lee Gyu-lee
By Lee Gyu-lee
Big Hit Entertainment's K-pop rookie boy band Tomorrow X Together, also known as TXT, has signed a contract with Republic Records, the world's leading label.
Republic Records, which belongs to Universal Music Group, posted a picture of TXT with the announcement on Thursday.
Republic Records posted the announcement of its deal with TXT. Photo from Instagram
Republic Records topped the Billboard Hot 100 label for five years in a row, until last year. This year's rankings will be announced later.
The label is home to numerous world-famous artists, including Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, DNCE and The Weeknd.
TXT is the first band Big Hit Entertainment has introduced in six years. It debuted on March 4 with the album “The Dream Chapter: Star.” The music video of the title song “CROWN” reached 10 million views in just 13 hours.
The music video of TXT's debut song CROWN. Captured from YouTube channel “ibighit”
Big Hit hopes TXT's deal with Republic Records will help it follow in the footsteps of its brother group, BTS, which has had global success.